Ifagalz

It’s official, in about four months, I’m going to be completely done with my high school career. Am I excited? HECK YES. Nervous? More so than ever before. Sad? Nah.. ok.. a little. Aside from that, I’ve been trying my best to not let Senioritis- A SERIOUS HIGH SCHOOL DISEASE (lol)- get the best of me. But I have to admit, it nearly got the me first semester. I got a little off track and stopped focusing on high school and all I could think about was getting out of that place. It wasn’t that high school was scary, or horrible, I was/am just ready for something new. Anyhow, it didn’t hit me to really raise my grades until the last six weeks of semester. Within that time frame, I managed to raise two failing grades to and A and a B, and although I’m content.. I know I could have done better (next/final semester!)

Heres the throw down for me, guys. I have an A in Cambridge History Tutoring, Leadership, and Pre-Cal. Two B’s for AP-English Lang./Lit and AVID. And I won’t have an official grade for my Physics class until I take my finals, two weeks AFTER semesters over (it will go in as an “I” which isn’t good b/c it looks like a failing grade even though it’s not.)

Although my physics teacher says he’s adjusting our first semester grade, after we take the finals, some seniors (including myself) can’t help but be nervous. I can only hope for the best, and study for my physics finals which will be in two weeks. I’m also waiting on my English teacher to input our essay grades, which she said should bring my grade to an A for first semester. I’m crossing my fingers.

As for everything else, I haven’t really focused on my social life.. but it’s senior year and I’ve been more focused on leaving than staying. My dad has been a huge help with college and I honestly haven’t seen him more excited for me than now It’s a roller coaster applying for college, financial aid, scholarships, but I know it’ll pay off in the end. I’ve been admitted into University of Idaho, and I’ll be visiting it in 56 days

that’s all for now, I’ll be back later C:

signing out,

Jane.

Hello there! Its been quite a while since I’ve been here. The last thing I posted… oh well, it’s in the distant past, now, eh? Anywho, moving on. For many who are reading this, you may or may not have experienced the life changing events of being a freshman. Now, don’t serenade me with questions, asking me why I said Life Changing. Theres a reason behind this, and I will eventually get to it. So pay close attention when I type out this hopefully, lengthy blog. Here, I go !

Entering the Freshman year was no easy task. Walking through the halls of an unfamiliar territory is as frightening as walking through a crowded store, trying to find a family member. I remember scanning the walls, the people, the way they talk and walked and wondering if I could fit in so easily as they did. The first week of high school seemed to last forever. We were constantly pushed into activities, work and spotlight that threaten to “make” or “break” us. Some saw this spotlight as an opportunity to up their social standings, others avoiding it at any costs.  As for me, I leaned more to the others avoiding it.

By the time the week went by, and to my relief, we were as good as forgotten. I remember feeling lonely the first week of school due to different lunch times with friends. But that changed when my schedule did. Along the way, came obstacles that you should probably be cautious about when you enter highschool. There are three things I’ll tell you. One, being close to your teachers is a definite up and totally helps you when it comes to grades! Two, try not to involve yourself in so much drama, and avoid people you KNOW you won’t get along with. And three, enjoy your years in a proper manner. Don’t go partyparty over everything but don’t be uptight either. Learn to enjoy, but still be able to compromise those last questions on the homework. Another thing is, keep your eyes open and your ears attentive, there are so many opportunities in the world, you don’t want to miss them.

FIRST TEN RULES YOU SHOULD KNOW

1) There will always be obstacles. The best you can do is, face it head on. Avoid it later and it’ll pop back up.

2) Be careful with what friends you make, and be sure to have one close friend you can ALWAYS rely on.

3) Boys. Girls. SCHOOL WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU, LIKE THEY WILL.

4) Dress appropriately, or at least how you feel or want to be treated. If you want to be taken serious, at least make an effort to look serious.

5) DO NOT PROCASTINATE. It will come back to bite you in the butt.

6) Don’t get involved with problems. or drama. or anything you know will get you into trouble.

7) Listen to the upperclassmen(SENIORS MAINLY.)

Find the best bathroom and drinking founting.

9) keep your schedule with you, the first week of school.

10) Know your goals and don’t share them ! (:

Hello again everyone and good morning from I-hop in Federal Way, Washington. Just wanted to congratulate you all for every success you have made in your life this past year and wishing each and everyone of you a very successful 2012.

There is really nothing important to share with our group, it is just that I was so busy I haven’t had the chance to stop in to say Hi. We are doing alright here in the state of Washington, at least now that the SNOW has melted and the roads are cleared up and the power came back within 24 hrs.

To our Ifalik Students, let me remind you of several important things. January is really a busy month for a lot of students for a lot of reasons. And most of the time, students forget the importance of renewing or applying for Financial Aid in January, even if you or your parents have not filed the 2011 taxes. I must say February 15th is the absolute latest for you to turn in your FAFSA. Why? Because it places you on a priority listing of students that can be awarded financial assistance including scholarhips. Most students failed to file on time causing them to loose out on some aids like SEOG, Work Study, and some state funded aids. So I urge you to complete and/or prioritize filling out your FAFSA!

And for High School seniors or transferring students, do not forget that colleges use the same deadline for scholarship priority placements too. So I urge you to get off Facebook Now and finish filling out the forms. .

Just so you know, I waited too long to help my daughter Jayjay apply for colleges within the state and I am regretting it now, so please do not make the same mistake that I did. Jayjay, my second daughter, got admitted to the University of Idaho but it could have been much better if she got into the University of Washington so she can stay with me and go to college. But it’s too late now.

I still got her FAFSA done way ahead of time and all scholarship forms ready to be mailed, but not meeting the application deadline for the University of Washington was something I regretted. I have already done her scholarship apps for the Yap State as well as the Chuuk State and FSM scholarships, but I missed some deadlines on some other very important scholarships that she could have applied to.

My Summer fun plans were all out the window now that I have to take my daughter to Idaho for her orientation as well as getting her ready to move into her dorm. On top of this, my old boy Junior was selected by his school to represent them in the PEOPLE TO PEOPLE forum in Washington DC. Jun will be in Washington DC for 6 days this summer, probably the same time I will be in Idaho.

Please Uncle Martin and Senator Jerry, give us updates on our Ifalik students. I really want to get in touch with them if only to give them a few words of advise. I may be corny most of the time, but my passion for getting our youngsters educated can pierce the skies. lol !